250Book, palm leaves in wooden holders, Burmese.Soapstone Carvings (2) one in the form <strong>of</strong> a shrine the other a Chinese wi tlnbeard reclining beside a bowl, Chinese; given by Miss M. A. Cronin.Bowl <strong>and</strong> wooden st<strong>and</strong>, Chinese; cloisonne ; lent by Mr. Thomas C. Hannan.Watch, silver, Chinese, 19th cent.Large collection <strong>of</strong> mainly Indian weapons, etc. (the Backhouse Collection),chiefly early nineteenth century.VIII.-Coins, Medals, Stamps, <strong>and</strong> Seals Collection (Cian6ga, Buiwn Onorach,Stampai, agus Sealai).Coin, gold, Mexico, 1866; Maximi lian , Emperor <strong>of</strong> Mexico, 20 pesos; lent by'James Purcell Wren, Esq.Coin (groat), silver, Edward IH, London Mint; gift <strong>of</strong> Miss Donnelly.English Coins (8).Coin, silver, Indian States.Coin-weight, brass, Irish, 1718; 9dwt. 5grs.Coin-weight, brass, English; inscribed, G.IILR, <strong>and</strong>" A Guinea" with crown'below.Card-counter, brass, English, 18th cent., imitation <strong>of</strong> spade-half-guinea;bust <strong>of</strong> George HI <strong>and</strong> inscriptions; given by Miss B. McGrath.Medal, copper, Dublin, c. 1750; Charitable Musical Society, Pero nursing'her father, Cirnon, in prison, <strong>and</strong>, ' I was in prison <strong>and</strong> you came unto me' ;rev. <strong>and</strong> open music-book <strong>and</strong> instruments, <strong>and</strong> in border, ' Mr. Richd. Brewer."Medal, bronze, oval, Dublin, c. 1800; Masonic School,. Dublin, three children'·<strong>and</strong> mother reclining on cross <strong>and</strong> anchor; in exergue, MOSSOP F. ; rev. Masonic'emblems, by William Mossop.Medal, bronze, by William Mossop, Dublin, c. 1800; the Earl <strong>of</strong> Charlemonf(left), head <strong>and</strong> neck; rev., blank centre surrounded by laurel wreath; below,to left, JONES (struck with reverse die <strong>of</strong> ]. Jones).Medal, bronze, by Mossop, Dublin, 18th cent., Primate Robinson, LordlRokeby (to right, in full wig), on truncation: MOSSOP; rev., a part elevation,<strong>of</strong> Armagh Observatory, in exergue, MDCCLXXXIX.Medal, bronze, by J. Moore, Dublin, 19th cent.; Baggotsrath Flower Show,••nd Industrial Exhibition, 1881, with inscriptions.Medal <strong>of</strong> the Historical Society <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Dublin, female figure'holding crown <strong>and</strong> trumpet (Clio, Muse <strong>of</strong> Hi story) , adjudged to Thomas.Bryanton, 11th Jan., 1791.Medal, white metal, English, 1887, Jubilee <strong>of</strong> Queen Viotoria; given by Mr.Robert Tate.Medal (Brass Pass), Dublin, Modern; obv. arms <strong>of</strong> Dublin, <strong>and</strong>" Dublin.Corporation," below, three shamrocks, <strong>and</strong>" J. A. Rooney Dublin" ; rev. atcentre, " No. 5," around, " Markets Committee"; given by M. S. D. Westropp,.Esq., (ex-Keeper).Seal, cornelian, probably Irish, early 19th cent.; royal arms <strong>and</strong> "Royal.Harbour <strong>of</strong> George IV."IX.-HistoricalCollection (Cnuasach Staraidbei,Finger-ring, silver gilt, Irish.Jate 16th cent. ; two human figures back to backholding bezel, on same C D with scrolls, for Catherine Desmond, Countess <strong>of</strong>'Desmond (c. 1504-1604) : on visiting card <strong>of</strong> Mr. Arthur Aylmer, "The signetring <strong>of</strong> Catherine the celebrated <strong>and</strong> gigantic Countess <strong>of</strong> Desmond found nearher residence in the east <strong>of</strong> the County <strong>of</strong> Cork not far from Yougha1; given,by the late Lady Carbery to A. P. A."Dirk, steel, ivory grip, said to have belonged to Michael Dwyer, insurgentleader, late 18th cent. ; lent by Mr. D .. M. Doylc.251Button, brass, Irish, 19th cent., Repeal Association; presented by the President.Collection <strong>of</strong> Sashes <strong>and</strong> Badges, green poplin, Dublin, 19th cent.; DublinBranch <strong>of</strong> Iron Founders.Bank Notes (3), Confederate States <strong>of</strong> America, Feb. 17th, 1864, two $5,<strong>and</strong> one $10, Nos. 7351, 14455 <strong>and</strong> 25141 No. 19; given by Miss G. Rea.Historic Documents connected with the United Irishmen, Subscription List<strong>and</strong> Constitution; found in a house in Letterkenny.Election Posters (3) <strong>and</strong> letter, Co. Wexford, 19th cent. ; the elections dateJuly l l th, 12th <strong>and</strong> 13th, 1818; letter (24/7/1841) concerns an election <strong>and</strong> issigned Chas. A. Walker; given by Mr. Frederick Heneghan."United Irel<strong>and</strong>" Supplement, Record <strong>of</strong> Victims <strong>of</strong> the Coercion Act,10/9/1881 ; given by Mr. Patrick Ward.Letter <strong>of</strong> Michael Davitt, Richmond Prison, 1/5/1883; given by Oscar MacCarthaigh Uileas, Inis Caoin, Dalkey.Indentures concerning the return <strong>of</strong> Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa as Member<strong>of</strong> Parliament, dated 27/11/1869; given by Ml'. J. ]. O'Connell, Town Hall,Clonmel.Picture postcards (15), American War <strong>of</strong> Independence; given by Miss MaireComerford, "Irish Press," Dublin.Song (Irish Traditional-Eamonn an Chnuic), arranged by Dr. Larchet; gift<strong>of</strong> Tomas 0 Cleirigh,Box containing shoe-making implements, probably Irish, early 19th cent. ;covered in red leather; there are 19 objects in all, many with bone h<strong>and</strong>les;said to have been given to Lady Emily La Touche by her mother, the Countess<strong>of</strong> Clancarty, in 1806 (converted loan); given by Miss M. F. Young.Mezzotirrt plate, copper, Irish, by James McArdell (1709-1765), subject,Archibald Bower, historian <strong>and</strong> librarian to Queen Caroline, from the paintingby G. Knapton ; prints <strong>of</strong> this plate are rare, one in the British Museum.X.-1916EquipmentsCollection (Cnuasach an t'l6).(Gleas).Lee-Metford Rifle, used by the National Volunteers; given by MajorManus O'Donnell, 33 Bev s.Iey Terrace, Culler Coats, Northumberl<strong>and</strong>.Lee-Enfield Rifle, used in '16; given by Dr. Lawrence Moran, Pwrcrift, Looe,Cornwall.Revolver, six-chambered, from a dump at Aughrim Street; given by Mi55McCabe, 8 Thor Place, N.C.R. 'Webley <strong>and</strong> Scott Automatic with Pouch belonging to Con Colbert; givenby Miss Lila Colbert.Sword belonging to General Michael Collins; lent by Mr. Patrick Keville.Ceann pice, Domhnall 6 Buachalla do bhronn.Sam Brown Belt, belonging to Peadar Clancy (Dublin Staff) ; given by ColonelP. Brennan, Leinster House.Hat with badge <strong>of</strong> 1.C.A. ; given by Robert Archer, Prussia Street, Dublin.Badge for 2nd class shots, 1. V. Musketry classes; given by Thomas J. Meldon,Cap badge belonging to Capt. Monteith; lent by Mrs. Maeve CavanaghMacDowell.Badge, Irish Volunteers; given by Mr. Oscar Traynor, T.D.H<strong>and</strong>-grenade, made at the Munition Factory, 198 Parnell Street, with presscuttingsillustrating raid; given by Mr. Gabriel McGrath, 6 Oulton Road,Clontarf.Grenade, Meath Brigade, I.R.A.; given by Commissioner P. Bartley.A British bullet from Northumberl<strong>and</strong> Road; given by Mr. ]oseph Holloway.
252Bullet (LR.A., Longford); given by Mr. James Finnan (a former Fenian).Glen Lake, Edgeworthstown.Signalling certificate, 1920; given by Mr. Oscar Traynor, T.D.Three Aiming Discs issued to Irish Volunteer musketry classes; given byThomas J. Meldon, 43 Lower Gardiner Street.Mourning badge used at funeral <strong>of</strong> Thomas Ashe ; given by Mr. Oscar Traynor,T.D.Green flag with City Arms; given by Dr. Lawrence Moran.Personalia(Neithe Pearsanta).Cardigan jacket belonging to Liam Mellows; given by Mr. Liam McMahon,Sweetmount House, Dundrum.Bagpipes; given by Dr. Lawrence Moran.Cas6g do polladh le pilear i mbl. a '16; Domhnall 0 Buachalla, Gort Leitreach,Dun Laoghaire do bhronn.Book with interior cut out to contain confidential papers, etc., for Mr. Partridge'smission to Tralee on behalf <strong>of</strong> James Connolly, 1916; given by Mrs.Partridge.Prayer-book belonging to Con Colbert; given by Mr. Seamas Colbert.Beads <strong>and</strong> case belonging to Councillor William Partridge; given by Mrs.M. Partridge.C<strong>of</strong>fin-breastplate <strong>of</strong> the Drumboe Martyrs; given by Mr. P. Hegarty, 3Westl<strong>and</strong> Avenue, Derry.Razor <strong>and</strong> hone belonging to Tom Clarke, deposited by Mr. John Reynolds,late Curator, Municipal Gallery.Medal, bronze, German, recent; bust <strong>of</strong> Kapitan Karl Spindler, Komm<strong>and</strong>antS.M.S. Libau (the" Aud "}, charged to l<strong>and</strong> arms in Irel<strong>and</strong> for the Rising<strong>of</strong> 1916; inscriptions in German <strong>and</strong> Irish; given by Mrs. M. B. Grabisch.Medal presented to Kapitan Karl Spindler <strong>of</strong> the" Aud," Easter, 1931, atNew York; presented through Dr. Agatha M. B. Grabisch.Certificate <strong>and</strong> photograph concerning the gold sovereigns used for the Spindlermedal; presented through Dr. Agatha M. B. Grabisch.Key <strong>of</strong> Offices<strong>of</strong> National Aid Association belonging to Michael Collins (thenSecretary) ; given by Mr. Leo P. Lawler, Ariemore, 32 Victoria Road, Clontarf.Portion <strong>of</strong> lead from ro<strong>of</strong>-valley <strong>of</strong> 25 Northumberl<strong>and</strong> Road, pierced byshell-fire; given by Mr. Joseph Holloway, 21 Northumberl<strong>and</strong> Road.Prison Crafts (Ceardacht Priosttin).Bone ring mad ; at Bally inlar; giv..n by Mr. P. C. O'Mahony.Carved bone ornament (harp), made in Ballykinlar by Sean 0 Neill : lent byTornas 0 Baoighill.Macrame bag, Ballykinlar; given by Commissioner P. BartJey.Tri cinn de mhalai macrame 6'n bhFrong6ch; Dornhnall 0 Buachalla do rinneagus do bhronn.Each-shrian paiste 6'n bhFrong6ch; Domhnall 0 Buachalla do rinne agusdo bhronn.Set <strong>of</strong> Ballykinlar Tokens; given by Capt. Quin.Copy <strong>of</strong> " Barbed Wire" (Ballykinlar), Vol. I, No. 2; given by Micheal 0Conaill, RA., Dun Doighre, B. Locha Riabhach,Copy <strong>of</strong>" The Rough Tough Truth," Dundalk Jail, 1918,Vo!. I, No. 1 ; givenby Mr. Oscar Trayner, T.D.Documents (I-Original) (Scribhinni).The Roll <strong>of</strong> Easter Week (43 sheets), presented by the President (see above)253Letters (19) from Sir Roger Casement, including photograph <strong>of</strong> passport <strong>and</strong>group <strong>of</strong> telegrams; presented by Rev. J. T. Nicholson through President deValera.Messagefrom P. H. Pearse to owner on postcard; given by Seamas 0 hAodha.Letter from Con Colbert to his family for Easter '16.Last letter <strong>of</strong> Con Colbert to his sister, Lila.Last letter <strong>of</strong> Con Colbert to his brother, Jim.Last letter <strong>of</strong> Con Colbert to his sister, Grette.Last letter <strong>of</strong> Con Colbert to his brother, Mac; all five given by Miss LilaColbert.Letter, W. P. Partridge to his wife, given by Mrs. M. Partridge (transferredto National Library).Letter, Countess de Markievicz to O.C. Dublin Brigade; given by Mr. OscarTraynor, T.D.Letter, Countess Constance de Markievicz to Mrs. Partridge on the occasion<strong>of</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong>'s death (1917); given by Mrs. M. Partridge, 39 S.C.R., Kilmainham.Farewell note <strong>of</strong> Dick McKee; given by Mr. Oscar Traynor, T.D.Mortuary card, Thomas Ashe; given by Miss Maire Comerford.Christmas Card from Countess de Markievicz <strong>and</strong> Mrs. K. Clarke to the Colbertfamily, 1918, from Holloway Jail; given by Miss Lila Colbert.Christmas Card from Holloway Jail, Countess de Markievicz to Mrs. M.Partridge; given by Mrs. M. Partridge.Christmas Card sent by Michael CoIlins to Donor; given by Liam MacMahon.Postcard from Liam Mellows to Donor; given by Liam MacMahon.Postcard from Maire Uaiseachtain, descendant <strong>of</strong> George Washington, toDonor, Miss Maire Comerford.Last will <strong>and</strong> testament <strong>of</strong> Arthur Griffith, dated 27/4/1916; lent by Mrs.John Connolly.Permit to leave Irel<strong>and</strong>, dated 4/5/1921 <strong>and</strong> signed by Aibhistin de Staic,Secretary <strong>of</strong> State for Home Affairs (Dail Eireann) ; lent by Tornas 0 Cianain.Collection <strong>of</strong> Mementoes <strong>of</strong> the late Cathal McGarvey <strong>of</strong> An Stad, NorthFrederick Street, Dublin; given by Mr. Jack McGarvey, 35 Ballymoney Street,Ballymena.Poems <strong>and</strong> articles in two copy books, written by Con Colbert; given byMiss Lila Colbert; transferred to National Library.Poem by Councillor Partridge while in Dartmoor; given by Mrs. Partridge.Two poems by Countess de Markievicz : given by Mrs. M. Partridge.(II.-Printed)(FoillsiUchdin).Poetical brochure prophetic <strong>of</strong> the Easter Rising; lent by Rev. Michael J.Fuller, Down <strong>and</strong> Connor Historical Society.Song, •. Na bac leis," printed <strong>and</strong> published in No. '1 Cage, Ballykinlar, September,1921 ; lent by Peadar 0 Cearnaigh.Song, •. Arise I" the Ballykinlar March, words by 0 Cearnaigh, music byMairtin de Bhaltun ; lent by the Author.Song, first American edition <strong>of</strong> "The Soldiers' Song," copyright, 1917, byRobert F. O'Reilly; lent by Peadar 0 Cearnaigh (author).Legal arrangement concerning songs by Peadar 0 Cearnaigh, with music byCatha1 Mac Dubhghaill; lent by the former.H<strong>and</strong>book <strong>of</strong> the" Sinn Fein Rebellion," published by the" Weekly IrishTimes" ; given by the" Irish Times," Dublin.Pamphlet, "The Battle <strong>of</strong> Ashbourne." by a Volunteer Officer; given byMr. T. J. Twamley.
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